
Feb. 6, 2023
Among the ways that NBAA is celebrating Black History Month is by highlighting individuals who’ve found their careers in business aviation and who now are working to ensure similar opportunities are available to anyone seeking a place in the industry. “If you get young people who are exposed to this career, and then they see that people who look like them are doing the same job, I think it will help attract and give us the next generation to mentor,” emphasizes Eric Wilson, an international Gulfstream captain.
In this episode of NBAA’s “Flight Plan,” host Rob Finfrock speaks with:
- Tanya Austin, operations and safety manager, RedTail Flight Academy
- Tracie Carwile, vice president for global sales and inclusion, GGT WorldWise
- Eric Wilson, executive aviation and travel team, The Coca-Cola Company
The NBAA Flight Plan podcast, which ran from 2009 to 2025, provided an overview of important developments affecting NBAA members, and the association’s work to advocate for their interest. The archive of past episodes will remain available for your enjoyment. Please note that no new episodes will be released.
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